Bras & Bralettes

Comfort first, darling. Let's look at the band, cups and the shape you want under your clothes. If you wear breast forms, measure with the pair and supporting bra you intend to wear.

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Wirefree & Comfort

Begin with a comfortable band and enough cup room. Paul suggests Hanes for Her or Fruit of the Loom for a first bra without forms.

Full Figure & Support

Match the intended wearing measurements to the individual style's chart. Check support with your arms raised and while sitting.

Underwire & Contour

Cup shape matters as well as its letter. With forms, check that the cup holds the whole form without lifting it into an unnatural position.

Bralettes & Sleep Bras

Compare the underbust and bust ranges together. A stretchy letter size is still specific to that product.

Sister Sizing Help

Band and cup work together. Before changing either, identify whether the problem is the band, cup volume or cup shape.

Styles to explore

♥ Paula Ann RecommendedPlaytex

18 Hour Original Comfort Strap Bra

Style
4693 / US4693
Fabric & details
Confirm the selected variant's full fabric label.
Sizes
Check current band/cup combinations at Playtex.
Paula’s tip

Cushioned straps are worth trying for everyday comfort. Fit the band and cups together rather than choosing from the ribcage number alone.

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Playtex

18 Hour Ultimate Lift & Support

Style
4745 / US4745
Fabric & details
81% nylon, 19% spandex; wireless, non-foam cups.
Sizes
Band buttons 34–54; cup buttons B, C, D, DD, DDD, G. Combinations vary.
Paula’s tip

Try the support panels with the shape you actually wear. With forms, check cup coverage and position before deciding.

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Olga

Cloud 9 Wirefree Contour Bra

Style
35007 — match pending
Fabric & details
Exact fabric and cup construction still to confirm.
Sizes
Exact style chart still to confirm.

Exact product details are being confirmed.

Paula’s tip

Let's confirm the model before comparing cup shapes. A collection name is not enough to promise a particular fit.

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♥ Paula Ann RecommendedBali

Passion for Comfort Underwire Bra

Style
3383
Fabric & details
Nylon/spandex among the listed components; lining and strap materials differ.
Sizes
Retailer availability varies; consult the exact 3383 chart and selectable sizes.
Paula’s tip

Try it beneath your chosen top to judge the outline. Check the band, cup edges and form position together.

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Warner’s

No Side Effects Wirefree Contour Bra

Style
Exact model to confirm
Fabric & details
Construction varies within No Side Effects; match the model first.
Sizes
Exact model chart still to confirm.
Paula’s tip

Use the product chart and the fit you already know. Do not automatically change cup or band based on a comparison with another brand.

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